Electric locomotive.



G. M. EATON.

ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE.

APPLICATION map JUNE 28. 1913.

Patented Feb. 15, 1916.

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GEORGE M. EATON, OF VJILKINSBURG, PENNSYLVANIia, ASSIGNOR VIE$TINGH OUSE ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTURING CO1vIPANY, A GOEPGR-ATION OFBENNSYLVANIA.

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Be it known that I, 'Gnoncn M. EATON, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of lVilkinsburg, in the countyof Allegheny and State of Pennsylvanimhave invented a new and useful Improvement in Electric Locomotives, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to electric locomotives'or other railway vehicles, and it has special reference to the construction of the running gear.

One of the objects of my invention is to provide a structure of the above indicated character which shall be simple and durable in construction, and which shall be particularly adapted to lend strength and rigidity to the running gear and, more specifically, to the pedestal structure. v

When locomotives are provided with side frames which are located outside of the driving wheels, it is customary to provide auxiliary pedestals which are secured to the side frames and which project inwardly to coiiperate with the driving journal boxes. In cases where this type of construction is employed, the auxiliary pedestals are subjected to excessive lateral strains by reason of the fact that the driving force is transmitted through the pedestals at substantially their free ends.

It is the purpose of my invention to pro- I vide means, associated with the free ends of the auxiliary pedestals,for bracing them and maintaining them rigidly in position, as well as for strengthening the general structure of the running gear.

My invention may best be understood by reference to the accompanying drawing, in

which- Figure 1 is a view, in side'elevation, of a.

is provided with a pair of auxiliary pedestals 2,-that are independently secured thereto and project inwardly in a transverse direction to receive a driving, journal box3 which cooperates with an end 4 of a driving shaft .oraxle 5 in the'usual manner. .The

axle 5 is provided with a driving wheel 6 whichis disposed inside of the side frame ,1.

' The side frame 1 is of the plate frame type and has an opening 7 therein to accommodate the journal box 3 and the pedestals 2. Any other suitable frame construction may be employed. The journal box '3 forms no material part of my invention," except as it constitutes a necessary member in a useful combination of elements, and, hence, it may be constructed in any well known manner; The pedestals 2 are of like construction, and each comprises a longitudmal portion 8 which rests against the inner. surface of the I side frame 1 and ,is riveted or otherwise suitably secured thereto. Integrally associated with the portion 8 and projecting substantially at right angles thereto is a portion 9, the inner free end 10 of which constitutes a bearing surface for engagement with a pedestal shoe 11, which is interposed between said surface and the journal box 3.

The portions 8 and 9 of the pedestal 2 are r rigidly braced by a plurality .of integral triangular webs 12. Substantially midway across the face of the upper web 12 is an integral flange .13 which projects upwardly and is disposed longitudinally and parallel to the side frame 1. o v i ;The pedestals 2'are disposed in pairs on the respective sides of the journal box 3, and

the side frame 1 istrussedand braced later ally by means of cross ties 14, which are sev erally located on. the'opposite sides of the pair of pedestals 2. The cross ties 14 are pedestals 2. Moreover, the respective ends of the member 15 are attached rigidly to the cross ties 14 and also to the inside frame 1 in a suitable manner.

I do not wish to be restricted to the particula-r structural details and arrangement and location. of parts hereinbefore shown] and 'd'escribed, as I contemplate modifications which may vary Widely from What is set forth.

'tached to said frame on each I claim as my invention: 1. in a vehicle, the combination with a side frame and auxiliary pedestals secured to said frame, and having longitudinal rip-- Wardly projecting members near the free ends thereof, of bracing means secured to said upwardly projecting members of said pedestals. i

2. In a vehicle, the combination With a side frame and auxiliary pedestals secured to said frame and projecting transversely therefrom, of a bracing member secured to said frame and engaging the free ends of said iedestals.

In a vehicle, the combination With a side frame and auxiliary pedestals secured to said frame and projecting transversely therefrom, of a longitudinal bracing said pedestals against lateral strains.

6. In a vehicle, the combination With a side frame, auxiliary pedestals, and means for transversely bracing said frame, of means associated with said bracing means for rigidly securing said; pedestals in position. I 7. In a vehicle, the combination With, side frame, auxiliary 'pedestals,'and means for transversely bracing said frame, of'single means associated with means and the free ends of said pedestals,

for bracing said pedestals against lateral strains.

8. In a vehicle, the combinatlon wlth a side frame, auxiliary pedestals securedthereto, and cross ties transversely bracing said side frame, of a longitudinal memberattached to said pedestals and cross ties for tion.

9. In alocomotive, the combination with a side frame, a pair of auxiliary pedestals secured independently thereto andpro ecting inwardly therefronnand cross ties-dis posed on each'side of said pair of pedestals, of a longitudinal bracing member fastened to said cross ties and rigidly associated Withthe free endsof said pair of pedestals.

10. In a vehicle, the combination with a side frame and auxiliary pedestals secured thereto and projecting transversely therefrom, of means for transversely bracing said frame and other'means associated. Witlr said bracing means and with said frame for bracing said pedestals against lateral strains.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto 27th day of June,

subscribed my name this GEORGE M. EATON.

Vitnesses H. D. JAMES, B. BrHnrns.

Copies ofthis patent may he obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents1 Washington, D. G.

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